For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

cumulative service period of twelve 12 years three 3 of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director Children’s Services, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
a Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Guidance and Counseling, Child Psychology, Criminology, Social Development or Social Studies from a recognized institution;
knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the Children’s Act of 2001, the Volunteer Children’s Officers VCOconcept and all the other relevant provisions; and
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

guiding the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes for promoting children rights and welfare;
liaising with stakeholders and partners on children’s matters and designing children’s services programmes and activities undertaken;
monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act;
reporting on International and Regional Instruments on Children through periodic State Party Reports and their responses; interpreting and disseminating research findings on children’s services;
collaboration with stakeholders in implementing children programmes;
monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act,2001;
promoting children rights and welfare;
coordinating the implementation of international and Regional resolutions on children’s matters;
providing advice and guidance in the development of National Plans of Action on children’s welfare;
conducting inspections to Charitable Children Institutions CCIs to ensure compliance to standards;
monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Children Act,2001, and reporting on relevant legislation gaps;
monitoring the Presidential Bursary Fund Program; and
coordinating capacity building and development for Children Services staff.